The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-23
THE BLENHEIM pAACE.
MONUMENT TO THE SERfCES OF
THE DUKE OF MARLBOROUGH
It's Marvellous Beauty and yealth of
Traditions-Honors iclAIay Fall
to an American Girl.
From the Boston Herd.

Traditions-Honors Which May Fall
to an American Girl.
From the Boston Herd
Blenheim is the grandest pals, in all Eng
land, barring the Queens bestfssidence at
Windsor 1t is also the most ihresting and
fruitful in historic lore. 1t VS. built by the
English people to illustrateaud preserve
thefame of the great Duke marlborough,
both i'll the intrigues of polirs and on the
field of battle. Byfar it is lie of the best
monuments to commemors distinguished
services to be seen in the lifted Kingdom
Were 1T nearer London it vuld be more
favorite spot for visitors tin Windsor or
any other of the historical bjectS about the
great city. 1t is so rich memories of the
past, fruitful in rehectionspon the present
and suggestions for the iture, that one
stands within its gates silent of the won
derful history of England It's marvellous
beauty is second only to he grand tradi-
tions it recalls.
The Duke of Marlborogh, whose great
ueeds TINS palace commentaries, was King
IN intellect and power. he present Duke
OF Marlborough is a gentman OF superior
intellect, but unambitiou for political or
military distinction. T,touch the spirit
and purpose of life alongts different grades
is an interesting pastimG Degrees of hu-
man nature are best STUDIO in this way. 1t
is easy to get well at a nan in his own
house, and people are sen at their best
when hedged about with he liberties and
restrictions of their own homes This is
particularly so in Old Engnd, where each
house preserves and presers the history of
centuries that belong to it.. | do not won
hat IN = L., 80
day take pride in their acestors. for they
left them
GREAT ESTATES, MoNEYAND POWER.
Heirlooms worthy of prize are these great
parks, with their wonderful houses and
quaint lodges, filled with he recollectons
of years, which stand as enolemS Of the re-
ward grateful people payfor public SER
vices, either in the realm Q politics or the
cruel exactions of mihsarylife. There are
many of these OLD relics ofthe past, grand
monuments marking an arstocratic era and
act, scattered all over England. They are
full of the evidences of a great civilization
and of mighty conquests. =
Blenheim palace, the pinnoe of this SEN
timent, is situated on broadades that have
been for centuries royal possessions. All
about it are the evidences d Roman and
Saxon life, and each acre is Daded with the
history of conquest, peacefu and 'warlike.
There has been in Oxfordhire, of which
Blenheim is a part, so muh of royal in
trigue that a goodly portiol of it was, years
ago, purchased by the government of Brit
ain as the home of the MAJ who was strong
est In his military power, more audacious in
his political ambitions. aid more voracious
for wealth than any othf citizen or soldier
who helped to make her history. The old
Duke was sleek citizen and a wonderful
soldier. Upon him England showered great
distinction and fahulols wealth. His plot
tings against King William were hushed in
the strength of his military fame, and his
efforts to incite an Instruction for the re-
storation of James arr to-day regarded as
rather examples of wisdom and courage than
as scandals upon his name. The family the
great Duke founded has, in a greater or less
degree, now and then exhibited his leading
He loved power, was
mighty in intellect, and coveted riches more
than anything on earth. In all his life this
trait was uppermost and the value of his
were reckoneG by him in dollars
and cents.
Blenhehn Park, in Woodstock, is sixty
i've miles from Londgn, and is reached by
an easy ride through some of the loveliest
Twelve miles around this country seat, which
S decorated with everything that can dem
)nstrate
THE GREATNESS OF MARLBOROUGH,
Ind the affection in which he was held by
The people at the time of this royal bequest.
A great shaft, mora the 100 feet high, rises
near the palace prpclaiF ing his many vic
,ories and recording his valiant deeds. 1t
supports heroic statue of the remarkable
soldier. There are miles of graveled walks
ind beautiful roads through the park and
about the palace. A lovely lake, fringed
with shrubbery and filed with ali the at
,ractive things which lavish expenditure
If money could provide, charms the eve.
Great groves fill the acres dedicated to
of the mighty past, and the grand
I'D trees set in long, regular rows, or scat
cred about haphazard, furnish shelter for
plendid herds of domestic animals or for
In abundance of game. A spot for such a
purpose could not have been better chosen.
The land it occupies is of that complexion
which gives just enough of rolling char
lcter to relieve the monotony of flatness
which characterizes some parts of England.
ARE and money have been so properly
blended in laying out the grounds and in
decorating them, that one feels after drive
through them the very climax of beauty of
construction and location is here. All about,
verifying shows neatness and attention.
The shrubbery is beautiful and varied. The
louise is more attractive, if possible, than
he ground. 1t is unique in its construction,
bold in outline and delicate in relief. Truly,
t is palace! Its style of architecture is
'ery striking. Itdoes not follow the antique
ines, but is freer and broader, belong
ng to the renaissance period. But the
Exterior of the house is not so material as
he interior, with its wealth of traditions
ike all old English residences of its
lass, everywhere on its walls and in its halls
Ire
RELICS OF BY-GoNE DAYS,
,ept to reflect the greatness or record the
history of those who have gone before. It's
limits are broad enough to accommodate
many score of visitors, should they at any
ime decide to enjoy the hospitality of its
master Statuary stands in every niche
nd corner, as paintings hang upon every
vail. II is the mode in these abodes OF roy
lily to load the walls with the portraits of
men and women, both when they were young
md old, who by chance may have been born
. the lineal descent to the head Of tho Louise.
'lenheim is perhaps ahead of all others in
eeping faith with this custom. How broad or
ong this magnificent house il is immaterial.
t covers acres, and everywhere there are
,reat parlors, coy sitting rooms, spacious
moking rooms lounging places and bed
hambers half as large Us an American
ouse, all sumptuously furnished, and bear
ag In every part the figures OF mighty
ast and the reflection Of a curious present
he fruits OF conquest are abundant, be-
ause this house grew out Of the ashes of
'o". The dining hall, hung with its dra-
cry for the feast, and other quaint remind
rs of arigtOcratic conditions, lsa marvel of